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Illinois
- Áine McGillycuddyGaelic Park 6119 147th StOak Forest, IL 60452ainemac14@gmail.com, sobrien1916@gmail.com
Beginners: Dé Máirt 6.30-8:00
Intermediate: Déardaoin 6.30-8:00Non-Credit available.
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- Chicago, IL 60630info@nagaeil.org
Na Gaeil has introduced thousands in greater Chicago to the Irish language since 1985. Our aim is to help adults become comfortable and confident in speaking, understanding, and reading modern Irish. We offer classes from beginning to advanced on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings from September to May. Some classes are online. In-person classes meet at the Irish-American Heritage Center.
More information at https://www.nagaeil.org/ and https://www.eventbrite.com/o/na-gaeil-chicago-25491529303
Non-Credit available.
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- Southern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondale, IL 62901danwiley@siu.edu
Introduction to Modern Irish offered each term by Fulbright Scholar from Ireland. All sections are for credit. No non-credit sections offered. Contact Professor Wiley for more information.
Credit and Non-Credit available.
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Indiana
- Devin Flanigan BlankenshipPost Office Box 3524Bloomington, IN 47402812-325-8016IndianaDevin@gmail.com
The Bloomington Irish Language Group meets on a regular basis at the Runcible Spoon, a restaurant located at 412 E. 6th Street in Bloomington, Indiana.
The main group generally meets on Tuesday evenings between 6:30 and 9:00pm.
Please get in touch with Devin, the group's founder, at the above listed email address. You may also feel free to drop into the Runcible Spoon and express your interest to the owners, Matt & Regen O' Neill.
Non-Credit available.
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- Devin Flanigan Blankenship4601 Central AvenueColumbus, IN 47203812-325-8016IndianaDevin@gmail.com
Non-Credit Adult courses are available through the Center for Business & Economic development at IUPUC.
Please contact the instructor, Devin, at the above listed email address for updates on upcoming classes.
Non-Credit available.
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- Devin Flanigan BlankenshipPO Box 1643Indianapolis, IN 46206IrishArtsIndy@gmail.com
We are an organization dedicated to bringing the Irish culture and arts to the Greater Indianapolis region. We offer classes to all ages and levels of experience in traditional Irish instruments, song, dance, and language.
For upcoming class information, visit the website at IrishArtsIndy.org today!
Non-Credit available.
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- Molly Moyer KingCladdagh Irish Pub 3835 E 96th StIndianapolis, IN 46240mamoyer@gmail.com
This community group meets each Wednesday at 7pm at Claddagh Irish Pub on the north side of Indianapolis.
Please contact Molly Moyer King for more information or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/422185197902572/
Credit available.
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- College of Arts and LettersDepartment of Irish Language and Literature 409 Flanner HallNotre Dame, IN 46556(574) 631-1721irll@nd.edu
Iowa
- John GibneyDes Moines, IA(515) 664-3096leprechaun947@yahoo.com
Non-Credit available.
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- Waterloo, IA 50701ranggaeilgesancedarvalley@gmail.com
We are now a free drop-in, drop-out class at Hawkeye Community College. We meet every Monday during the school year except for holidays when the school is closed and every other week during the summer months.
Non-Credit available.
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- 1211 1st AvenueVinton, IA 52349(319) 472-5393osenan@hotmail.com
Meeting weekly during Fall, Winter and Spring; semi-weekly during Summer.
6:30 p.m., generally at the Marion Public Library in Marion, IA.
Non-Credit available.
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Michigan
- Gaelic League & Irish American Club2068 Michigan AvenueDetroit, MI 48216(313) 964-8700justmann@mnsi.net
Irish classes held every Wednesday evening from 8-9:30pm. Generally starts in mid-October and goes through the end of May. The students are all adults and vary widely in their level of knowledge of the language. We have a lot of fun!
Non-Credit available.
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Minnesota
- Gaeltacht MinnesotaBox 14964Minneapolis, MN 55414(763) 533-3271info@gaelminn.org
- University of Minnesota214 Nolte Center 315 Pillsbury Drive SEMinneapolis, MN 55455-0102(612) 624-2529stenson@tc.unm.edu
One-year course, at irregular intervals, through the English Dept. at the UofM.
Credit available.
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- University of St. ThomasDept. of Modern & Classical Languages Mail 5027St. Paul, MN 55105(651) 962-5162frmoore@stthomas.edu or fintan@fintan.net
2/3 sections available each year at the University of St. Thomas and a month-long immersion program in Carraroe, Co. Galway, for the National University of Ireland, Galway. Private and small group classes are also offered.
BÍonn dhá chúrsa Ghaeilge ag UST i rith na bliana agus tá mé ag teagasc ar Chúrsa na nEachtrannach - cúrsa míosa ar an gCeathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe eagraithe ag Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh.Credit and Non-Credit available.
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North Dakota
- Post Office Box 2781Fargo, ND 58108(701) 799-7122jessicawagner@coffeehousetranslations.com
The Fargo-Moorhead Irish Language Association (FMILA) provides free bimonthly lessons for beginners and intermediate students, as well as several annual workshops and regional Celtic events. Sponsored by Coffeehouse Translations, LLC.
Non-Credit available.
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Ohio
- North Olmstead, OH(440) 781-0179labelkills76@yahoo.com
Lessons and instruction for beginners and intermediate learners.
Non-Credit available.
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- 3109 Harding Highway WestMarion, OHllyfrgi@gmail.com
Tuesday night classes Sept-May in Columbus, OH.
Non-Credit available.
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- 170 Portage DriveAkron, OH 44303(330) 836-2887l-rourke@sbcglobal.net
Classes are free and offered on Wednesday evenings at the Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall in Akron, OH. We are using the Buntú Cainte series.
Non-Credit available.
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- Eastside Irish American ClubConcord Township, OH(614) 214-0070psmc@ix.netcom.com
Non-Credit available.
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Wisconsin
- Rebecca ShieldsUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Language InstituteMadison, WI 53706rashields@wisc.edu
http://ciorcalnacuinge.org/ Beginner and Intermediate conversation classes, free for Wisconsin residents.
Non-Credit available.
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- University of WisconsinRoom 170 - Memorial Library 728 State StreetMadison, WI 53716(608) 263-1721dgrow@library.wisc.edu
These non-credited community courses are designed for adult learners. They are administered through the UW-Madison Continuing Studies Department.
Non-Credit available.
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- Conradh Na Gaeilge, Craobh Curtin1519 Ridge CourtWauwatosa, WI 53213(414) 476-8636sandyhofmann@ireland.com
I am working with a study group that meets weekly at Alterra Coffee Shop in Wauwatosa.
Non-Credit available.
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- Bairbre Ni ChiardhaMerrill Hall G42 P.O. Box 413Milwaukee, WI 53201414-229-6520bairbre@uwm.eduFall courses:
CELTIC 103 : First Semester Gaelic
Monday & Wednesday 11-12:15pm, Bairbre NÍ Chiardha
Tuesday & Thursday 5-6:15pm, John Gleeson
Here's your chance to learn Irish Gaelic (Gaeilge), Ireland's native tongue and the oldest written vernacular in Europe. Gaelic is the beating heart of Irish culture, the window into the soul of the land.CELTIC 133 : Celtic Crossings
Wednesday 5:00-7:40pm
An overview of the Celtic world and timeline, covering what we know of the ancient Continental Celts right up through the variety of Insular Celtic culture that lives on to this day.CELTIC 350 : Advanced Topics in Celtic Studies: Irish Revolutions Past and Present
Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-4:45pm
Explore the revolutionary Irish past and the turmoil that birthed the Republic Ireland. Learn about the Anglo-Irish War, the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the causes that drove them.Credit available.
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